The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. The nurse would expect to see which symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
A) Difficulty breathing
B) Urinary retention
C) Rash
D) Fever
E) Oxygen saturation of 88%
A, D, E
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Symptoms of patients with pneumonia include fever, difficulty breathing, fatigue, noisy breath sounds, and poor oxygenation. Urinary retention and rash are not usual symptoms of pneumonia.
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